Van Gogh and Montmartre
By: Nienke Bakker ; [translation: Michael Hoyle]
Contributors: Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
Series: Van Gogh in focus; Van Gogh in focus
Publisher: Van Gogh Museum
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Amsterdam
Language: eng
Number of pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9789079310258
Subjects: Homes and haunts; Criticism and interpretation; In art
Description: Summary: This book describes Van Gogh's solidarity with Montmartre. His new surroundings motivated his drawing and painting. The characteristic windmills, vegetable gardens, the view of the city, he recorded it all with enthusiasm and in detail. Montmartre was the centre of artistic Paris. Van Gogh became friends with artists and for the first time seriously tried to sell and exhibit his work. By the time he moved to Arles, in 1888, he had achieved his position in the Parisian avant-garde.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 81).